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As Abigail stood there calling for an ambulance she came to a conclusion. Some how Marshal loved Mary. Not the platonic she's my best friend type, but the I'm romantically willing to raise another man's baby type. He loved her in the forever kind of way. She wondered if he knew and lied to her… she'd seen the way he'd stopped and turned around to Mary before coming home with her. Abigail knew they were best friends and partners, but that didn't explain the way his body moved when he was around her. Like Mary was the sun and the way Marshal revolved around her. The way he repositioned himself to keep Mary in sight. The way he shielded her body with his own. When she Abigail was just as close… If Marshal subconsciously loved her that was one thing, but Abigail had a sneaking feeling that he knew and was always choosing second best, staying in Mary's life as her friend, but wanting more. Abigail knew in her heart that Marshal would always choose Mary over her. Abigail also knew that Mary would win 'cause one day Mary would look into her partner's eyes and see the love shining out. Abigail was only second best.
I had to write this. It hasn't even been a few hours since I say the season finaly.